~ a baby cocoon and a hook ~

I crocheted this little baby cocoon for my nephew's baby that will be here around the beginning of November.  They say it's going to be a boy, but we (my sister Laura and I) are still hoping for a girl. 

For this cocoon, I used Bernat Pipsqueak 'sittin pretty' and an 'L' hook.  Since the yarn is bulky it didn't take too much time to crochet it, but it was a little tricky since it's a novelty yarn with lot's of little strings on it.  Another thing about the yarn - it stinks.  It has some kind of chemical smell to it.  The whole time I crocheted with it, it bothered me.  I almost threw it away a couple of times, but I figured that a run through the wash machine would get the stink out, and I was right.  After about an hour and a half in the dryer, it was ready to go in a gift bag to await the new baby's arrival.  I hope the new parents will like it.  :)

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I made myself another crochet hook handle.  This one is a size D which I indented into the top before baking because the size is not imprinted on the thumb rest like it usually is. 

I used Sculpey pink pearl and then blended in Fimo glitter red.  I should of used less of the red because it quickly took over the pink color.  It's ok though - I still like it.  :)